Egyptian exports and imports are expected to fall victim to the global economic slowdown

In reaction to the global slowdown, the government provides more support to the industry

Sherine Abdel-Razek listens in as local and foreign experts try to figure out the cause of the global crisis, and ways to temper it

The current financial turmoil may have a mixed impact on Africa, reports Sherine Nasr

For the first time in four years, Nazif's government officials did not use the Euromoney as a podium to boast their achievements, Sherine Abdel-Razek hears the change in tone

While economic prospects may appear gloomy, Mauro F. Guillén believes one must not underestimate the ability of market economies to adjust

The severity of the current financial crisis took everyone by surprise. Since all hell broke loose weeks ago, policymakers have been trying to find exit solutions, globally and at home. In search of answers, Niveen Wahish attended a closed meeting last week with Egypt's Minister of Investment Mahmoud Mohieldin, open only to a limited number of journalists, for a candid opinion on where he thinks the country is headed amidst the turmoil. Al-Ahram Weekly publishes excerpts from the interview